Canoe Capsizes Near Cabo Orange, One Crew Member Missing

SAR Operation 0090/24 Underway in Vicinity of Cabo Orange, Brazil

A canoe capsized near Cabo Orange, Brazil, on May 6, 2024, leaving one crew member missing. The Brazilian Navy's Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC Belém) has issued a SAR alert (SAR 0090/24) requesting vessels in the vicinity to assist in the search.

Details of the Incident:

Type of Vessel: Canoe
Number of Crew: 1
Last Known Position: 04°13.07'N 051°13.08'W (as of May 6, 2024)
Date of Incident: May 6, 2024
Time of Incident: Unknown
Location: Vicinity of Cabo Orange, Brazil
Weather Conditions at the Time of the Incident:
- Wind: Easterly at 10 knots with gusts up to 17 knots
- Waves: 1 meter
- Thunderstorms expected in the area for the next few hours

Search and Rescue Efforts:

MRCC Belém is coordinating the search and rescue effort. Vessels in the vicinity are requested to keep a sharp lookout for any signs of the missing crew member and to report any sightings immediately.

Contact Information:

If you have any information about the missing crew member, please contact MRCC Belém

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